Your Own Two Miles of Texas

When you sign up to adopt a state-run stretch of Texas highway, you make Texas just a little bit cleaner. It will also offer acknowledgment for your organization, family or business when people see your name on our blue highway signs. Taking on this task also helps minimize the taxpayer cost of litter-clean up and makes motorists think twice before throwing garbage out of their vehicle window.

The best part is, it takes very little effort. When you apply to clean two miles of state highway, the Texas Department of Transportation will provide you with the tools you need to get started. All you have to do is agree to go out and pick up trash at least four times a year. This is ideal for school groups, businesses and even family members. Apply now to get your own piece of Texas.

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HOW TO ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY

We’ve created a handy series of videos that walk you through the whole Adopt-a-Highway process. Watch Chet Garner (Aka the DayTripper) as he and his team adopt their own stretch of Texas roadway on our YouTube page.
Chet Garner, The Daytripper, standing next to the DMWT barrel
As Chet discovered, first, you’ll need to fill out the application. In this application, you can request a certain stretch of highway like Chet did, or you can let the Department of Transportation choose for you based on your location and availability of adoptable highways. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a message inviting you to pick up your box of supplies. Supplies include safety vests and trash bags for you and your crew. Next, you’ll start cleaning! For two years, you’ll agree to pick up trash on your section of highway every three months.
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HIGHWAY ADOPTERS

Take a look at some of the businesses and individuals who have adopted Texas highways in the past few years. Don’t pass up the chance to join.
"Bovina HS Stuco and Honor Society" volunteers pose in front of the trash bags they have picked up on Texas State Highway 86 East.
"Lubbock High School Navy JROTC" volunteers pose in front of the trash bags they have picked up on a highway.
"GDC Marketing & Ideation" volunteers are taking a selfie while they clean a Texas highway.
"5T Ranch The Trimble Family" volunteers pose in front of the trash bags they have picked up on a highway.
"Employees of X-Fab Texas" volunteers pose in front of the trash bags they have picked up on a highway.

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    Have any other questions about adopting your own stretch of Texas highway?

    Visit Texas Department of Transportation's Adopt-a-Highway page for more information.